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During all these tumultuous days, Naravehana, the able and faithful minister, had been a tower of strength and support to the Queen-Regent. Steadfast in his devotion to the throne and extremely conscious of his own heavy responsibilities, he, along with like-minded saner elements in the administration, had weathered all storms of opposition and revolts and had restored the prestige and authority of the throne Naturally therefore, after having dealt. with the refractory elements in an exemplary fashion, Didda turned gratefully towards her supporters and rewarded them handsomely. Rakka was awarded the highest military office and others, too, were amply recompensed with honours and offices. But the highest appellation that of Rajanaka bestowed upon Naravahana, who had steered the ship of her State to security amid stormy days. Born 3 of gratitude, her affection for him grew day by day, so much so that she came to rely upon him to the fullest in all matters of the State and would go to any length to please him. But, at the same the woman in Didda was too prone to frailty and 1. Rajatarangini by Kalhana, I, vi, 259-60. 2. Ibid., I, vi, 259. 3. Ibid., I, vi, 260-61. 4. Ibid., I, vi, 262-63.

256 that worthy minister soon feel from her graces. It is easy to comprehend that the enviable position of Naravahana must have caused considerabl heartburning amongst other high officers and dignitories L of the State. One such officer was Sindu who, humble from humble beginnings during the reign of Parvagupta, had gradually risen to the office of the treasurer Soon the wily Sindhu was able to create misunderstanding between the Queen-Regent and the minister with the result that forces jealous of 2 Naravahana joined hands against him. The tried and trusted Naravahana, who had stood steadfast in his devotion to the queen in her difficult days, was quite often publicly insulted and shamed, so much so that, unable to withstand the outrage of his dignity, he committed suicide.